Answer Key
Choose the best explanation for the following phrases…
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- in this article, "plummet" means: [to fall very suddenly and quickly from a great height]
- the phrase "lightning flashed ominously" means: [the flash of lightning made them feel that something bad was going to happen]
- a "strong gale" is: [a very strong wind]
- to "set off" on a long hike means: [to start the hike]
- the phrase "we can hardly see" means: [it is possible to see only a very little or almost nothing]
Are the following statements about the reading correct?
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1. In the article, John says, "As much as I'd like to go home, we have to stay here!". He means that his preference is to stay on the mountain and not to go home.That is incorrect. Correct is: He prefers to go home, but it is not possible at the moment.
2. The phrase "Nothing bad could happen, could it?" means the author is certain nothing bad will happen.That is incorrect. Correct is: The author thinks, something bad could happen.
3. Peter is the most confident and bold member of the group.That is correct.
4. The phrase "We might as well look for a cave" means that we should look for a cave because there is nothing better to do and there is no reason not to do it.That is correct.
5. The phrase "We ought to stay together" means "We must stay together".That is incorrect. Correct is: It means "We should stay together."